ZAWYA: Fortinet report reveals cybersecurity hiring stalls as nearly half of IT leaders face corporate pushback — TradingView News
Publish Date: 2026-06-10 03:57:00
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Dubai, UAE., Fortinet®, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today released the 2026 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, revealing the emerging and persistent challenges organizations face as they grapple with ongoing cybersecurity skill shortages and the ever-evolving threat landscape. The global survey’s key findings include:
- The lack of cybersecurity skills–stemming in part from insufficient investment in cybersecurity talent–remains a top cause of devastating security breaches.
- Although cyber defenders are effectively leveraging AI-powered tools, upskilling and reskilling are necessary to fully reap the benefits from these advanced technologies.
- Despite gaps in investment, intentional efforts are being made to attract and retain top-tier cybersecurity talent.
“Cybersecurity is not simply a technical issue but a strategic business risk. This year’s survey suggests that while boards generally recognize the importance of cybersecurity, more investment is needed to address key issues, such as emerging AI risks and the ongoing cybersecurity skills shortage. Addressing these issues is critical to business resilience in an increasingly complex threat landscape.” – Carl Windsor, CISO at Fortinet.
Amid High Stakes, Cybersecurity Must Be Prioritized
A lack of cybersecurity skills remains a top cause of devastating security breaches in enterprises. The global survey revealed:
- The stakes are high: 86% of organizations report one or more breaches in the past 12 months. 52% say breaches cost them more than $1 million—up from 38% in 2021. Breaches cost most in North America, with $2 million being the average cost of a breach.
- Lack of cybersecurity skills remains a top concern: For the third consecutive year, IT leaders cited lack of cybersecurity skills as a top cause of security breaches (56%). 51% say that they need senior-level cybersecurity skills most of all, yet 49% struggle to get approval for additional…
